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West Nile virus has been confirmed in a Hill County mosquito pool, Hill Clounty Health Department reports, with the county joining Blaine County as an area with the virus confirmed. No cases in humans or horses had been reported in the counties as of the filing of this story. Hill County Health Department warned in a release that people need to take care to avoid the potentially fatal illness caused by the virus “Remember, the best way to protect yourself from West Nile virus is to prevent mosquito bites,” a release from the...
Havre Daily News staff The local traveling soccer club, Hi-Line United, said it is looking for coaches. People are asked to email [email protected] by Aug. 13 if interested in coaching for the club....
Havre Daily News Staff Cub Scout Pack 4426 is looking to add new members and is holding an event at Pepin Park Saturday, Aug. 12, to show what scouting is about. “Scouting is an investment in character and leadership, come see what scouting can do for your child,” a press release said. The theme for the event is “A Day at the Races,” and will focus on how being outdoors is a huge part of scouting, the release said. Events include a “raingutter regatta,” a frisbee race, an obstacle course, straw rockets and a “box derby....
Editor’s note: A meeting with Extension for Wednesday was added Thursday after Friday’s edition of Havre Daily News already went to press. The full Hill County Commission weekly calendar follows. Monday 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board meeting in the Hill County Courthouse Timmons Room Tuesday 10:30 p.m. — Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting, Hill County Detention Center 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the commissioners’ office 1:30 p.m. — 911 meeting at Havre City Hall Wednesday 10 a.m. — Extension 4-H m...
Havre Police Department A hit-and-run crash was reported on 11th Street Thursday at 12:30 p.m. -- A Sixth Street caller reported Friday at 12:14 a.m. that someone had struck the caller twice in the face, and a caller 1:20 a.m. Friday said that he assaulted by the previous caller and he wanted to report the incident as harassment. Hill County Sheriff's Office A theft, forgery or fraud was reported on Beaver Creek Highway Thursday at 11:02 a.m. Havre Fire Department Emergency...
It's hard to imagine what the early homesteaders would think of what their descendants are doing today. Would they approve? Or disapprove? Would they be proud? Or not? Well, I know one homesteader named Inga Lager who would be "bursting her buttons" of what her granddaughter Judy Anderson is doing today. Let me explain. Inga Larson Lager was a sister to my grandmother Thora Larson Clausen. They were born and raised in Skein, Norway. Inga and her husband, Carl Lager, came to...
The Fifth Annual Veterans and First Responders Family BBQ is set for Saturday, Aug. 5, at Pepin Park, an event meant to thank the groups for their service to the community. Havre Elks Lodge Secretary Brandy Kurtz, one of the organizers for the barbecue, said the event is for veterans, police, firefighters, border patrol and any other first responder and their families to celebrate with music, food and games for children. Kurtz said they will have hamburgers, hot dogs, tuna salad, chips and pop for any veterans and first...
A highly decorated U.S. Army private who died serving his country in Viet Nam is one of the service members being honored this weekend at the 10th Annual Veterans Memorial Softball Classic in Belgrade. Havre's Pfc. Mark Hinkle, who died of wounds sustained in combat in 1965, is the soldier the Army team is playing in honor of this year. This is the 10th year for the classic, which invites the state's best high school softball players to come together to showcase their talents...
Watch for more on the ceremony in an upcoming edition of Havre Daily News. The Rocky Boy Health Center broke ground on its new Youth Wellness Center in a Thursday morning ceremony with speakers sharing their hopes for the center and how it will help local young people, especially those struggling with addiction. Health Center staff and tribal leaders spoke at the event before members of the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation's Tribal Youth Council put shovels in the ground, the...
The Blaine County Fair will return to Chinook Thursday, Aug. 10 through Aug. 13 with a new centerpiece event, a carnival, food and tons of 4-H events throughout. Fair Manager Debra Ramberg said the biggest event this year would be a concert by country music writer and singer Darryl Worley at 7 p.m. that Saturday. The concert will feature an opening act by Cole Kleinert from CK and the Slow Rollers and the Milk River Band will be playing at the afterparty in the fairground’s beer gardens. Ramberg said the fair can’t do their t...
Havre Daily News staff Havre Trails is hosting its Fifth Annual Brewfest fundraiser in Pepin Park Aug. 26 2-7 p.m., and the group is looking for volunteers to help run the event. Havre Trails is a local non-profit group that promotes appreciation of and activities in area outdoor spaces by hosting hikes on local trails along with improving and building hiking trails and other outdoor facilities. The brewfest will include dozens of Montana-made beers, along with ciders, wines and seltzers for non-beer drinkers, food from...
Havre City Council will meet Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at 7 p.m. in City Hall. The meeting agenda is: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Roll call Minutes Committee reports Public comment on agenda items 1 through 5. For items not on this agenda, public comment will be taken at the end of the agenda. Comments here are limited to one minute. Regular agenda — 1. Resolution No. 3884 — A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Havre to Install a Yield or a Stop Sign, Create a Crosswalk with Flashing Crosswalk Sign and Install a...
Hill County Park Board will meet Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hill County Courthouse Timmons Room. The meeting agenda is: 1) Approval of minutes 2) Approval of agenda 3) Guests and public comments on agenda items only/agenda requests for next meeting 4) Cabin business #10 Alkali Springs Lane — cabin transfer #6 Quarter Gulch — Approval for siding and color 5) Old business Lodge planning committee 6) New business Committee reappointments Hill County website 7) Committee reports Rules and Regulation Committee Finan...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the Havre Middle School. The agenda for the meeting is: A. Call to order 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll call 3. Welcome to visitors 4. Presentation and Display Normandy Institute Presentation, Jane and Lindsey Lienwand 5. Agenda deletions or corrections, and additions allowed by policy, if any B. Unanimous consent agenda C. Old business 1. Safe Return to Schools and Continuity of Services Plan D. New business 1. Consideration on...
Havre Police Department Martin Duane Flying Jr. of Havre, 31, was issued a summons on a criminal contempt charge related to a no show for the 24/7 Sobriety Program at 8:07 a.m. Wednesday. -- An Eighth Street caller reported Wednesday at 10:03 a.m. that someone had tossed a backpack into the backyard. -- A theft was reported at a First Street business Wednesday at 1:13 p.m. -- Tonylee Andrew Sears of Havre, 22, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a Wednesday 3:06...
Judges 6:11-13 - "And the angel of the Lord came as Gideon was thrashing wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites (who controlled the country and abused the people). And the angel said to Gideon, 'The Lord is with you, mighty warrior!' And Gideon replied, 'If the Lord is with us, why has all this trouble come upon us? Where are all the wonderful deeds our ancestors told us as they spoke of God bringing us out of Egypt?'" Out our way, rodeo is a big sport. While...
Encouragement is much like a stone skipped across the placid waters of a pond, broadcasting ripples from each point of impact. Even after the stone has gently settled into deeper waters the ripples continue to broaden across the glassy veneer, stirring more and more water than what actually came into contact with the stone. That is a picture of how one small act of encouragement can ripple far beyond the original point of contact. Unfortunately, discouragement can have the...
You know, Lord, not every day is easy. ... J.J., from out of town, shared that as she was driving the two-lane highway toward her neighbors, a loud vehicle zoomed up behind her, could have passed, but waited until a vehicle was coming toward them in the left-hand lane, then zoomed by her, nearly hitting her car, nearly running into the one coming. In a moment, that vehicle was behind another car, could have passed, but again, waited until a truck was buzzing toward them in the...
Minutes slip by and so days, but Grief remains so long. A noise is heard; Oh! Are 'they' back? We couldn't be more wrong. Some time ago, a cowboy 'left'; his horse stood by corral gate. Horse waited there - would eat and drink, then died about day eight! A farmer said 'creatures' grieve too, be they birds, bugs, or beasts. We've seen a few, birds and rabbits, they act like they've been 'fleeced' A kitchen noise - we think of Mom! Can almost smell fresh bread! She was a cook -...
North Central Senior Center Aug. 7-11 Menu Monday, Aug. 7 — Bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich, fries, fruit cocktail Tuesday, Aug. 8 — Roast pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, rolls, veggies, salad, dessert Wednesday, Aug. 9 — Polish dogs, beans, scalloped potatoes, pudding Thursday, Aug. 10 — Philly sandwich, Tator Tots, fruit Friday, Aug. 11 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert. News from our gift shop: Visit the gift shop to find wall hangings, knick knacks handmade necklaces, beautiful small trinket boxes and much more — priced to...
Monday 5:30 p.m. — Hill County Park Board meeting in the Hill County Courthouse Timmons Room Tuesday 10:30 p.m. — Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting, Hill County Detention Center 10:30 a.m. — Road department meeting in the commissioners’ office 1:30 p.m. — 911 meeting at Havre City Hall Wednesday 10 a.m. — Extension 4-H meeting Thursday 10 a.m. — Weekly business meeting in the commissioners’ office — nothing listed on the meeting agenda 6 p.m. — District 4 Human Resources Development Council board meeting at HRDC, 22...